Feature articles for this issue reflect on Christmas hope during a pandemic, creation care, the Sixties Scoop, aging and more. Which selected articles have been posted online? Check here to find out.

Book can help those grieving

Christian sociologist Todd Martin reflects on resilience during Covid-19

“Take it seriously, take it easy, take it to the Lord.”

Rethinking the warm fuzzies of the manger scene

Radical living communicates across barriers

The shepherds are examples of how we too must respond to the Incarnation and the declaration of the Messiah's prophetic arrival

As a temporary layoff shifts to a permanent one, will making the right choices restore some balance and make me feel safe?

Christmas rejoicing in a weary world

North Park Community Church in London, Ont., welcomes refugees and settles newcomers to life in Canada as a regular part of its ministry.

Just before American Thanksgiving The New York Times asked its readers to tell what they were thankful for. Ten thousand people responded.

Art by Dan Steeves; Rationality, Humility & Spirituality (Hiebert); Fruitful ... in Failure (Taylor); Thrive in a Post-Christian World (Williams); The Home for Unwanted Girls (Goodman); Relentless (Folarin & Keziah)

Vancouver's Planted Network evaluates churches' current meal programs, helps them improve and trains volunteers for new programs.

Loving our neighbours means not imposing our concepts